An Introduction to Gurudev

Gurudev

Founder

Offering breathwork, meditation, and courses to help people live more and stress less.

Bio

Since 1981, Gurudev has been a voice for harmony in diversity. His vision of personal and social transformation through mental health & wellness has ignited a global movement in over 180 countries.

Recognitions

21 honorary doctorates

38 governmental awards including the highest civilian award in Columbia, Mongolia, Paraguay, and India

Invited to give discourse at Harvard, Stanford, and Georgetown

Volunteer-driven social projects that help build stronger, more resilient communities.

Featured by CNN and the New York Times

A Pioneer in Breathwork for Resilience & Well-being

Before breathwork was trending, he launched programs using powerful breathing exercises. These tools help individuals to:

• Lower stress, depression, and anxiety

• Restore deeper sleep

• Support heart health & cognitive functioning

• Find deeper joy and purpose

The cornerstone of his courses is SKY Breath Meditation. Unlike any other breathing exercise, it directly impacts emotional well-being. SKY has been independently researched in over 100 peer-reviewed studies at institutions including Yale, Stanford, the University of Wisconsin at Madison, and the University of Arizona.

In the United States, specialized programs have been offered to military veterans struggling with PTSD; to students in inner city schools; and most recently to healthcare workers during COVID.

Gurudev leading a session at the International Day of Yoga event in New York’s Times Square

Creating Harmony in Diversity

In addition to his work supporting individuals to find greater inner harmony, Gurudev has launched global initiatives to bring cultures and communities together during conflict.

He has supported conflict resolution by:

• Inspiring the FARC to pursue a non-violent path and return to peace negotiations in Colombia

• Uniting gang members and police officers to build bridges in Los Angeles

• Mediating a peaceful resolution to a generations-old sectarian conflict over Ayodhya in Northern India

His core message of a global tribe has inspired people from diverse cultures, languages, ethnicities, and social groups in service and collaboration.

Gurudev meeting withthe FARC, encouraging the adoption of non-violence

Cities4Peace initiative for community upliftment

Daily Inspiration

Gurudev is one of the most influential thought leaders on meditation on social media, inspiring millions.

5.5 MILLION Following

4.1 MILLION Followers

1.5 MILLION Monthly Visitors

3.22 MILLION Subscribers

2 MILLION Followers

400k Followers

Prestigious Speaking Engagements

Sample Engagements

Speaking at the Royal Albert Hall

In conversation with Lewis Howes

A session with Parliament members at the European Union

Conversations on Compassion with Dr. James Doty, Stanford, CA

Dan Shilon Live School of Greatness

Stanford University Dialogue